MLS-RP Configuration
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MSFC
The command is still issued as a global command on the MSFC. However,
the syntax is slightly different. MLS is on by default on the MFSC, but if you
need to issue the command, the syntax is mls ip.
This command is required for MLS to operate on the MLS-RP. The fol-
lowing sections discuss optional configuration settings. These options will
depend on the existing layer 2 network and configuration. All of the remain-
ing sections, except "Verifying the MLS Configuration," apply only to exter-
nal routers.
VTP Domain Assignments
If a router interface is connected to a switch that is a VTP server or client,
assigning the VLAN Trunk Protocol (VTP) domain is also a necessary step
for MLS to work properly. It is very important to note that this step should
be executed before any further MLS interface-specific commands are
entered.
Verifying the VTP Domain
First you should verify which VTP domain the interface belongs to. This is
done with the show vtp domain command from the switch. You can also
obtain this information by looking at the switch configuration. Here are the
two examples:
switch1> sho vtp domain
Domain Name Domain Index VTP Version Local Mode Password
------------ ----------- ----------- ----------
test 1 2 server -
Vlan-count Max-vlan-storage Config Revision Notifications
---------- ---------------- --------------- -------------
7 1023 2 disabled
Last Updater V2 Mode Pruning PruneEligible on Vlans
-------------- -------- -------- -------------------------
172.16.10.1 disabled disabled 2-1000
switch1>
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